Sketching In Pen And Watercolor: Which Comes First?

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Жыл бұрын

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When sketching in watercolor and pen, which should comes first? Should you start with ink and then put down watercolor on top, or vice versa? In this video I talk about the pro and cons of each method.
Here are the materials I'm using:
1. Hahnemuhle watercolor sketchbook
2. Document Brown Ink by DeAtramentis
3. Franklin Christoph Model 31 Omis in Antique Glass, using a #Fountain6 Pen Revolution Revolution Ultraflex nib.
4. Palette: 16-halfpan Watercolor Tin by Whiskey Painters
5. Watercolors: a mix of DaVinci and W&N
6. Brushes: Escoda Optimo and Princeton Neptune

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@BetseyHerbicekFehn

That was a great video and comparison, thank you! I would love to see both paintings side by side.

@relaques666 Жыл бұрын

Brown ink works so amazingly well for this scene!! I'm shocked honestly for the overall feel that was achieved

@levisimpson516 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy doing watercolor first when I can, it gives my finished piece a more naturally lose feel to it, less tight and rigid. I think this is because if I ink an image first I have a tendency to want to adhere to the lines I already placed down and make the line drawing more "Complete" looking. Using watercolor first allows the image to become more of a space for which the inking can be playful and more discoveries happen due to the tonal shifts and hard edges the watercolor adds to the initial sketch. It becomes more fun picking out which areas need line work and which areas don't as well as recognizing areas that need to be punched out a bit more with dark line work.

@Shamufrootyboots Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, this channel has taken off! Finally!

@felinesandflowers

I am a beginner, but I took an illustration course a couple of years ago where I was taught to paint first, ink last. Mostly because we were using non waterproof inks with very expressive marks with a Pentel brush pen, or fountain pen. I still use my Pentel brush pen to ink but have added an arsenal of other instruments to my inking, like gel pens, markers, fine liners, etc. I find that inking last suits me because it allows me to hide a multitude of mistakes I might have made in my original watercolour, which is very often sadly.

@ChericeByler Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos! Thanks!

@diamondeb Жыл бұрын

Very good. I'm a relative beginner with both pen and ink and watercolors (since the start of the pandemic), and as such I try all types of approaches to see what I like and what works for me. What I like about this video is your clear points on the pros and cons of the two approaches. I'm not experienced enough to be aware of most of these on my own (e.g., watercolors can obscure line work if lines are laid down first), but now I'll take notice. I learn a lot from your videos. Thanks so much. And, now I can link a face to your voice!

@AndersDroid-kw3fq

Idk Mark, I feel this ink and watercolor is very successful and super fun to look at. I appreciate the very thin and faint ink lines in the background. Love this.👍🏼

@atelierthhun1165 Жыл бұрын

I'm thrilled to have another tutorial from your proper, working studio especially as it not only uses some of my favourite materials but also addresses a conundrum I've struggled with. I find ink before watercolour usually works best for me as I've got the tone down first before thinking about colour but will now explore both ways. I find your explanations excellent and inspiring. Many thanks for this .

@simonblackbird4568 Жыл бұрын

Great video Marc! I really like your way of explaining the creation process. Thanks for sharing it! I'll wait the full demo next year.

@deanandreoli1975 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial. I enjoy both techniques for different reasons. But either way, i really love the combo of fountain pen and watercolor. I use Regina's watercolors. made with honey. incredible pigments. ceramic/glass mixing areas on the palettes. and DeAtramentis doc inks are my #1 go to drawing inks.

@robhead22

Excellent demos. Thank you!

@chrismakrinos6798 Жыл бұрын

This was a beautiful demonstration. Thank you!

@keithytube

I never thought of doing this. Well done Marc and thank you for this.

@tripp8833

This is way beyond my level, but I like watching you paint, beautiful!!!

@ruthterry9557

Excellent instruction! Thank you!

@kristinmiddleton8025 Жыл бұрын

Informative and concise.. great video! Thanks. Glad I found your post!

@starr-starr Жыл бұрын

Very nice comparison. I’ve noticed that broader line over the WC, and every time I thought I just didn’t let it dry well enough. But it makes sense, the ink is making its way around the pigment particles. Thank you so much for your videos, I have learned a ton from you.

@dougmoench9233 Жыл бұрын

Great instructional videos. Very helpful to one getting started with ink sketching. I’ve also gotten a lot from your review videos. Thanks for sharing your talent and your teaching.